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GMad · May 15th, 2011, 11:25

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Originally Posted by Clan

Indeed it is and citroens way of dealing with it is to fit a clamped cup below to the spring to catch it when it breaks rather than fit a pair of modified springs as volvo would do ...

Citroen do also change the spring if it is broken and fit a cup in addition! Sort of belt and braces.
They don't send you on your way with a goosed spring that has been patched up!

NI_Volvo_Nut · May 15th, 2011, 12:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMad

Citroen do also change the spring if it is broken and fit a cup in addition! Sort of belt and braces.
They don't send you on your way with a goosed spring that has been patched up!

What Clan means is, some manufactures will modify a part which has a common problem, where as (generally) the french just keep firing the same part back at them

Clan · May 15th, 2011, 12:31

yes thats it , Citroen had a recall for this also on C3's it was to fit the cup piece to catch the spring when it broke , otherwise the spring wraps itself around the brake hoses etc and makes a right mess of the wheel tyre and brake pipes . Pity they didnt call them in for new springs ..

NI_Volvo_Nut · May 15th, 2011, 12:55

Them C3's had recalls on them before they even arrived in the UK ffs LMFAO

andy_d · May 15th, 2011, 13:01

so, certain citroen's have a known issue with snapping springs,
citroen "fix" it by fitting exactly the Same spring and a cup to stop it eating Everything possible when the known faulty design/spec'd spring fails next time....

and folks wonder why "french" cars have the rep they do.....

NI_Volvo_Nut · May 15th, 2011, 14:16

Not only the french, Rover done the same thing with the 75's

scr8pdo · May 15th, 2011, 14:33

There is an old saying:

Let the Germans build the cars, leave the French to their cooking

andy_d · May 15th, 2011, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by NI_Volvo_Nut

Not only the french, Rover done the same thing with the 75's

but,,,who'd Buy a rover 75??? a French car is preferable to a rover 75,,,and thats saying something....

Citizen.Agfa · May 15th, 2011, 15:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by scr8pdo

There is an old saying:

Let the Germans build the cars, leave the French to their cooking

... and their shagging!

C.A.

NI_Volvo_Nut · May 15th, 2011, 15:35

I'd have a 75 over a french POS, the 75 isn't that bad, replace both fuel pumps, and air flow meter, all brake pipes and the clutch, and you'd have a great car for around 6 months

May 15th, 2011, 12:31	#13
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 15:53 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	yes thats it , Citroen had a recall for this also on C3's it was to fit the cup piece to catch the spring when it broke , otherwise the spring wraps itself around the brake hoses etc and makes a right mess of the wheel tyre and brake pipes . Pity they didnt call them in for new springs .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

May 15th, 2011, 12:55	#14
NI_Volvo_Nut Volvologist Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor - Norn Iron View Photos By: NI_Volvo_Nut	Them C3's had recalls on them before they even arrived in the UK ffs LMFAO __________________ What's the matter with the car I'm driving? Can't you tell that it's out of style? Should I get a set of white wall tires? Are you gonna cruise the miracle mile?

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andy_d Premier Member Last Online: Today 01:11 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: birmingham	so, certain citroen's have a known issue with snapping springs, citroen "fix" it by fitting exactly the Same spring and a cup to stop it eating Everything possible when the known faulty design/spec'd spring fails next time.... and folks wonder why "french" cars have the rep they do..... __________________ 940s - 2l / 92 < gone&missed s401.8 xs auto <gone >V50 2.4SE Geartronic aka "the new money pit" "skyship007 has now been successfully added to your ignore list. "."

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NI_Volvo_Nut Volvologist Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor - Norn Iron View Photos By: NI_Volvo_Nut	Not only the french, Rover done the same thing with the 75's __________________ What's the matter with the car I'm driving? Can't you tell that it's out of style? Should I get a set of white wall tires? Are you gonna cruise the miracle mile?

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NI_Volvo_Nut Volvologist Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor - Norn Iron View Photos By: NI_Volvo_Nut	I'd have a 75 over a french POS, the 75 isn't that bad, replace both fuel pumps, and air flow meter, all brake pipes and the clutch, and you'd have a great car for around 6 months __________________ What's the matter with the car I'm driving? Can't you tell that it's out of style? Should I get a set of white wall tires? Are you gonna cruise the miracle mile?

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